Cheese Fondue with Apples
Photo: Karry Hosford
We recommend Pink Lady apples, which don't discolor as quickly as other apples, for this fondue. Use your favorite apple, or a combination of a few varieties; just toss the apple wedges with 2 teaspoons lemon juice to prevent browning. Kirsch, a type of cherry brandy, traditionally finishes cheese fondues, but you can substitute white wine.
How to Make It
Step 1
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cheese, and nutmeg, tossing well.
Step 2
Rub cut sides of garlic on inside of a medium, heavy saucepan. Add broth and wine to pan; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 3
Add one-third cheese mixture to pan, stirring with a whisk until combined. Repeat procedure with remaining cheese mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes or until smooth, stirring frequently.
Step 4
Remove cheese mixture from heat; stir in kirsch. Pour mixture into a fondue pot. Keep warm over low flame. Serve with apple wedges.
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dphiebabe's Review
the recipe lacked flavor.. the texture was good but needed something more... if i make it again, i would probably mix some other variety of cheeses.
LindigoGirl's Review
This is fantastic! I make it every year for a traditional fondue party. The key is to mix the flour and the cheese like the instructions tell you - then you don't get lumps! I have never found the wine taste to be overwhelming - perhaps I use a milder one? Anyway, we dip apples, veggies, summer sausage, and bread in our cheese fondue and love it.
sallycat's Review
This was just OK. My flour formed lumps that I was never able to whisk out. Let your liquid cool down a little before adding the cheese/flour mixture to avoid this. The wine was the overwhelming flavor of this dish, and I wish I'd added some herbs or something to help balance it out.
jaguar28's Review